L-Cysteine ​​500mg Solaray, 30 capsules, Secom Semi-essential amino acid and antioxidant that helps protect the lungs and eyes. Properties: - contains L-Cysteine, obtained by bacterial fermentation, 500mg/capsule - in the form of vegetable capsules, which can also be administered in vegetarian/vegan diets Effects and benefits: L-Cysteine ​​is a semi-essential amino acid, it can be synthesized in the body from the essential amino acid methionine. It is an essential amino acid in newborns, the elderly and people with metabolic conditions. - fluidization of bronchial secretions (bronchodilator and mucolytic effect) through the acetylation of L-Cysteine, NAC is formed, which breaks the disulfide bonds of mucus glycoproteins - maintenance of ocular structure and function: - protection of the cornea: reduction of collagenase, the enzyme that causes destruction of collagen - supporting normal reparative processes in the cornea - skin, hair and nail health: cysteine ​​is an important source of sulfur (antiaging effect) - reduction of reactive oxygen species and their destructive action on membranes, proteins, lipids, cellular nucleic acids and mitochondrial DNA - detoxification of the body: by chelating and eliminating heavy metals - reducing the manifestations of excessive alcohol consumption: counteracts the toxic effect of acetaldehyde, a metabolite of alcohol found in the body - providing the energy needed by the body - balancing the immune system Composition (Per 1 capsule): L-Cysteine ​​500 mg Administration method: 1 capsule/day, at meals, with 200ml of water or as recommended by the specialist consultant. Presentation: 30 vegetable capsules